diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 3b276bfc..61c7f9cf 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ buildscript {
 		// Test Dependencies
 		springCloudContractVersion = "3.1.10"
 		javaHamcrestVersion = "2.0.0.0"
-		equalsVerifierVersion = "3.16"
+		equalsVerifierVersion = "3.16.1"
 		findbugsVersion = "3.0.1"
 
 		// Static Analysis